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The Contractor shall provide Air System Integration Assessments, Trade Studies, Feasibility Studies, and/or roadmaps that can include business case analyses and enterprise drop plans to be used to sup... The Contractor shall provide Air System Integration Assessments, Trade Studies, Feasibility Studies, and/or roadmaps that can include business case analyses and enterprise drop plans to be used to support future modernization planning for the F-35 air system. Jointly, the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) Research & Technology Team and the Contractor will determine study efforts, including Generation III Helmet Mounted Display System and Fuel Lightning Protection , as well as other appropriate study candidates for the Systems Modernization Working Group (SMWG). This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The F-35 “Lightning II” Program Office intends to award this effort to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, TX. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any capability statements, proposals, or quotations received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F-35 aircraft and the related equipment. Lockheed Martin alone has the experience, special skills, proprietary technical documentation, software/algorithms, and technical expertise required to furnish the supplies and services within the required timeframe. Accordingly, Lockheed Martin is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be sought with Lockheed Martin through the primary point of contact (POC) – Aaron Washburn, 682-255-4760. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. The data associated with the F-35 “Lightning II” Program is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.